An expert shares what to write in a sympathy card. Find meaningful messages for the loss of a father, mother, husband, wife, family member or friend.

Or if you're going through a difficult time yourself, these messages of sympathy might just resonate with you. Here are 125 emotional sympathy quotes and messages.

A condolence note may be one of the hardest messages you'll ever have to write. Here's some advice on how to express sympathy, whether online or off.

The perfect sympathy card is any sympathy card you get around to sending. I give myself this lecture every time I go in search of the perfect condolence card, which these days is too often. Don&#82… ...

Pointers from a grief guide, a hospice administrator, and an advice columnist on writing condolence notes, as well as thoughtful cards to send.

While there are some beautiful sentiments expressed in the sympathy cards you can buy in stores, the bereaved say that a personal note makes it more meaningful for them.

The cruelty of the global pandemic seems limitless. So many broken promises, broken connections, broken hearts. News that the sympathy card sections at the drug store are as bare as the toilet ...

I have given up on finding cards that are acceptable and instead use cards with flowers printed on the front, writing my message inside.

But there is another shortage, perhaps less obvious but more heart-wrenching. In stores, next to an ample supply of birthday cards and thank-you notes, the sympathy cards are nearly sold out.

While there are some beautiful sentiments expressed in the sympathy cards you can buy in stores, the bereaved say that a personal note makes it more meaningful for them.